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Free E-Waste Drop-Off Event
For one day only, City of Verona residents may drop off e-waste for free at the Verona Recycling Center drop-off site (410 Investment Ct) on Saturday, October 17 from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Road Maintenance Notice - Crack Filling Begins Sept 28
Contractors will begin crack filling in areas throughout Verona on Monday, September 28. Roadways will remain open, however, there may be lane closures and traffic control as work is being done. Please use caution in work zones.
Road Maintenance Notice – Chip Sealing Begins Sept 23
Contractors will begin chip seal road treatment on Wednesday, September 23. Roadways will remain open, however, there will be lane closures and traffic control as the work is being done. Street sweeping and road line painting to follow the chip seal.
Weekly Recap: Noteworthy Calls for Service 8/31 - 9/14
We missed last week, so here is a special two-week recap!
MEDIA RELEASE - Residential Burglary & Weapons Offense
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the Verona Police Department responded to a residential burglary in which a firearm was discharged.
Military Ridge State Trail Bridge Work Begins
Military Ridge State Trail will be closed, between Lincoln and S Franklin St, beginning Sept 14 through mid-November to replace the bridge just west of Lincoln St.
MEDIA RELEASE - Sexual Assault of a Child by a School Staff Member Arrest
On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Verona Police Department arrested a 34-year-old Madison woman for Sexual Assault of a Child by a School Staff Member for actions that were reported to have occurred in 2019.
Aldi Development and Road Construction Update
Road construction along Hwy M, west of Hwy PB, is ongoing for utility and roadway improvements for the Aldi development.
Tai Chi Animal Frolics Tree
The City of Verona is pleased to announce the installation of Tai Chi Animal Frolics, a public art sculpture created by local artists Gene Delcourt and Christian Felland and commissioned by Gerri Gurman. The sculpture is now on display in Century School
Weekly Recap: Noteworthy Calls for Service 8/24 - 8/31
Medical emergencies, outstanding warrants, car vs. parked car crashes, ding-dong-ditchers caught...just some of the calls for service VPD handled last week.
Hunger Action Month
Mayor Diaz proclaimed September 2026 as Hunger Action Month and encourages all residents to act by volunteering, donating, advocating, and raising awareness, to help end hunger in our community.
Suicide Prevention Month
Mayor Diaz recognizes suicide as a preventable national and statewide public health problem, and suicide prevention as a national and statewide responsibility, and designates September 1 - 30 as Suicide Prevention Month in Verona.